How to Boil Sweet Potatoes
Kitchen Equipment Needed:
• Large stockpot
• Peeler
• Chef’s knife
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep: Sweet potato skin is tougher than regular potato skin, so most beginners prefer to peel these first. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
2. Boil: Similar to regular potatoes, start in cold salted water.
3. Timer: Because they are denser, cubes usually take 12–15 minutes once the water starts boiling.
4. Drain: Once fork-tender, drain immediately. Unlike regular potatoes, sweet potatoes can get “waterlogged” if they sit in the water too long.
Add butter or brown sugar or both if you want something truly delicious.
Now that you’ve got your freshly boiled Sweet-Potatoes, try the following quick, easy delicious mashed Sweet-Potatoes.
Sweet & Savory Mashed Baked Potatoes
Equipment Needed
- Knife
- Spoon
- Mixing bowl
- Potato masher
Ingredients
- Your freshly baked potatoes
- Butter: 2 to 3 tablespoons
- Brown Sugar: 1 to 2 tablespoons
- Milk or Sour Cream: 1/4 cup (sour cream adds a great, subtle tang to balance the sugar)
- Salt: Just a pinch to balance the sweetness
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Scoop the Fluff: Slice your baked potatoes in half lengthwise. Let the steam escape for a moment so they are safe to handle. Use a spoon to gently scoop the fluffy inside into a mixing bowl, leaving the tough skins behind.
- Add the Good Stuff: While the potato is steaming hot, add the butter and brown sugar.
- Mash Gently: Use your potato masher to break down the baked potato. Because baked potatoes are already very soft and dry, they will mash into a fine texture very quickly.
- Moisten and Smooth: Add your milk or sour cream. Stir gently with a spoon until the butter is completely melted and the sugar is dissolved into the mixture.
- Taste Test: Add a tiny pinch of salt to help the flavors pop. Give it a taste—the brown sugar should give it a warm, molasses-like undertone without making it taste like dessert just yet!
